Region’s health and council leaders back tobacco and vape prohibition
COUNCIL leaders and directors of Public Health from every local authority in the South West have joined forces to…
‘Appalled’ MP urges public to respond to consultation on fire station closures
SOUTH WEST Wiltshire MP Andrew Murrison has said he is “appalled” by proposals that could see Mere fire station…
Fire authority backs consultation on station closures
A PUBLIC consultation will be held on plans to close eight fire stations across Dorset and Wiltshire, after the…
Councils confirm plans for cross-county tip charges
PEOPLE who live outside Dorset will be charged to use the county’s household recycling centres under new plans announced…
Funding challenges force closure of carer support service
COMMUNITIES in Wiltshire and Dorset have described their sadness following the announcement that a key support services for unpaid…
Fire service responds to community support amid closure concerns
DORSET and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has urged communities to share their views as proposals for eight potential…
Fire chief speaks out as eight stations at risk of closure
DORSET and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning that mounting financial pressures could lead to the closure of…
Vehicles swept by floodwater prompt safety appeal from fire service
DRIVERS are being urged to take extra care after firefighters rescued people from two separate incidents involving vehicles becoming…
Three arrested – including boy, 16 – after car stopped in Mere
THREE people – including a 16-year-old boy – were arrested after police stopped a suspected stolen vehicle in Mere…
Thousands of carp, roach and bream released into waters
THOUSANDS of young fish are being given a new home across the region as part of a major winter…
